Haier 240L HEF-251EGSA-P Frost-Free Double Door, ₹21,990

Need the cheapest frost-free double door you can buy from a big brand? The Haier 240L 1 Star Frost Free (model HEF-251EGSA-P, Moon Silver) was ₹21,990 on amazon.in when we checked (MRP ₹30,490), the lowest price in this list, and it still gives you 240 litres and a 57L freezer. It has 3.9★ from 174 ratings and 200+ bought in the past month. It ranks #10 in our Best Fridges Under ₹30,000 list with an overall score of 5.8/10. Be clear on the trade-off: it is 1-star with a fixed-speed compressor, so it costs the most to run.

WHO IT'S FOR

Families of 2 to 3 who want frost-free space at the lowest upfront price and have low electricity tariffs, or buyers who need a second fridge.

CAPACITY

240 litres: 183L fresh food and a 57L freezer. That is a lot of space for the money. Score: 8.0/10.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

1 Star, 272 kWh a year, the highest in this list. At about ₹8 a unit that is roughly ₹2,180 a year: about ₹640 more per year than the 3-star Whirlpool, and about ₹1,230 more than the 5-star LG single door. Over five years that extra cost can wipe out the price saving. Score: 3.0/10.

COOLING

Frost free, with a Cool Pad that helps keep the freezer cold during power cuts and Turbo Icing for faster ice. Haier does not publish a retention figure. Score: 6.5/10.

COMPRESSOR AND WARRANTY

The listing says it uses a normal fixed-speed compressor, the only non-inverter in this list, though it also mentions a "twin energy saving mode". You get a 10-year compressor warranty and 1 year comprehensive on the product. Score: 4.5/10.

FREEZER

A 57L freezer with a Cool Pad. Not convertible. Score: 6.5/10.

SHELVES AND STORAGE

3 toughened-glass shelves, a vegetable drawer, an egg tray and an ice tray, with an anti-bacterial gasket. Score: 6.5/10.

STABILIZER-FREE RANGE

Haier says it runs stabilizer-free and connects to a home inverter, but no voltage range is published. Score: 5.0/10.

NOISE

No brand publishes a decibel figure for this fridge, so we score noise only on the compressor type, not on a measurement. Fixed-speed compressors switch fully on and off, so they are usually more noticeable than inverters. Score: 5.0/10.

FEATURES

• •Cool Pad, Turbo Icing, Easy Clean Back, a recessed handle and home-inverter connect. Score: 6.0/10.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Keep the thermostat on a middle setting, since running it colder raises the bill more on a fixed-speed fridge. Keep the doors shut during power cuts so the Cool Pad can do its job. It is 54.8cm wide and 61.5cm deep, so it fits narrow kitchens.

PROS

• ✓Cheapest frost-free double door here: ₹21,990
• ✓Big for the price: 240L, 57L freezer
• ✓Cool Pad for power cuts

3 glass shelves

Compact footprint

CONS AND THINGS TO KNOW

• ✗1 Star: 272 kWh a year, the highest here
• ✗Fixed-speed compressor, not inverter
• ✗No published voltage range
• ✗Only 174 ratings

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• •The fridge, an egg tray, an ice tray, a user manual and a warranty card.

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

For ₹1,000 more, the Godrej 223L 2 Star has an inverter compressor and a 5-year warranty, and uses about 48 fewer units a year. For ₹500 more, the LG 224L 5 Star single door uses less than half the power, but needs manual defrost.

VALUE FOR MONEY

A low price and lots of space, offset by the running cost: 7.0/10.

VERDICT

The Haier 240L is the lowest-price way into a frost-free double door. Buy it if the upfront price is all that matters. If you will keep the fridge for years, a 2- or 3-star inverter model will cost less overall.

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